Isbn: 9781025392226 - animal life in deserts: a study of the fauna in relation to the environment. (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Animal Life in Deserts, a Study of the Fauna in Relation to the Environment' is a seminal exploration of how animals survive and thrive in some of the most inhospitable climates on Earth. Written by Patrick Alfred Buxton, this study delves into the complex relationship between desert-dwelling creatures and their arid surroundings. The work examines the physical and physiological adaptations necessary for life in extreme heat and water scarcity, covering topics such as protective coloration, heat regulation, and nocturnal behavior.Buxton provides a comprehensive overview of desert ecosystems, analyzing the unique challenges faced by insects, mammals, reptiles, and birds. By observing fauna across various global deserts, the text offers foundational insights into ecological niche theory and environmental biology. This volume remains a vital reference for students of ecology and natural history, offering a detailed look at the evolutionary ingenuity of life in the sand. Its rigorous scientific observations provide a bridge between traditional natural history and modern ecological science, making it an essential read for those interested in the biodiversity of the world's arid lands and the specialized mechanics of survival.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "Animal Life in Deserts, a Study of the Fauna in Relation to the Environment" is a seminal exploration of how animals survive and thrive in some of the most inhospitable climates on Earth. Written by Patrick Alfred Buxton, this study delves into the complex relationship between desert-dwelling creatures and their arid surroundings. The work examines the physical and physiological adaptations necessary for life in extreme heat and water scarcity, covering topics such as protective coloration, heat regulation, and nocturnal behavior.Buxton provides a comprehensive overview of desert ecosystems, analyzing the unique challenges faced by insects, mammals, reptiles, and birds. By observing fauna across various global deserts, the text offers foundational insights into ecological niche theory and environmental biology. This volume remains a vital reference for students of ecology and natural history, offering a detailed look at the evolutionary ingenuity of life in the sand. Its rigorous scientific observations provide a bridge between traditional natural history and modern ecological science, making it an essential read for those interested in the biodiversity of the world's arid lands and the specialized mechanics of survival.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…